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Carfax has expanded the damage information available in its Vehicle History Reports. Frame damage data now reported to Carfax alerts used car buyers and sellers that a vehicle’s frame may have been previously damaged. This information, when combined with an inspection by a certified mechanic, can be used to identify potentially unsafe vehicles.”We’re constantly on the lookout for new information that can help our customers find the car that’s right for them,” said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. “It’s important to us that used car buyers know as much about a vehicle’s history as possible so they can take the appropriate measures to protect themselves.”

An improperly repaired frame can diminish the structural integrity of a vehicle and increase the risk of serious injury in an accident. It also may negatively affect the vehicle’s other safety features, such as seat belts and airbag deployment.

In addition to a vehicle history report, Carfax recommends having every vehicle inspected by a certified mechanic prior to purchase.

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Used car shoppers looking for Honda and Acura Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles now have free access to Carfax Vehicle History Reports. Visitors to AutoTrader.com get on-the-spot vehicle history information direct from Carfax to make more informed buying decisions. Every Honda and Acura CPO vehicle comes with the exclusive Carfax Buyback Guarantee.”Our goal is to make Carfax Vehicle History Reports readily accessible to anyone shopping for a used car,” said Larry Gamache, communications director at Carfax. “We’re very excited to have Honda and Acura join the other leading CPO programs already offering free Carfax Reports on AutoTrader.com.”

Fourteen CPO programs have chosen Carfax as the exclusive provider of vehicle history reports. Free access to Carfax Vehicle History Reports for the manufacturers listed on AutoTrader.com is also available through each manufacturer Web site.

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Carfax, the nations leading provider of vehicle history information, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership with Chief Automotive Systems. The companies have joined forces to provide consumers with vital information on the importance of a properly aligned vehicle frame and how they can verify the current condition of a vehicle frame before they buy. The products and services the companies develop will help used car dealers and consumers more accurately assess the health of one of a vehicles’ most vital safety systems - its frame.

“Carfax and Chief have well established reputations in their respective markets,” said Randy Gard, president, Chief Automotive Systems. “Together we are developing innovative systems to bring information about a vehicle’s structural integrity to the used-car market and help dealers and consumers make better decisions.”

Later this Spring the companies will launch a cooperative consumer education campaign highlighting the role frame integrity plays in the safety and reliability of any vehicle, and the importance of making a detailed frame inspection part of an informed buying decision.

“A paramount concern for buyers of used cars is prior damage and repair information,” said Dick Raines, president, Carfax. “Our partnership with Chief allows us to provide additional information about a vehicle’s past and will help establish a standard for frame repairs.”

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